Joseph Drouhin : Beaune 1er cru "Clos des Mouches" 2022

Characteristics and serving suggestions of the Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches 2022 Red from Domaine Joseph Drouhin

Tasting

Appearance
The color is bright and deep.

Nose
Fruity aromas (blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant) harmoniously mingle with notes of peony and violet.

Palate
The palate reveals a spicy framework supported by silky tannins along with a delicate interplay of balance and freshness.

The richness and structure of a Burgundy Premier Cru red wine

The estate

For four generations, Joseph Drouhin has stood as a leading reference for the great wines of Burgundy. Founded in 1880 by Joseph Drouhin, then 22 years old, the estate has expanded over time to reach 80 hectares today, spread across prestigious appellations (Beaune, Bonnes-Mares, Chassagne-Montrachet, Clos Vougeot, Corton-Charlemagne, Grands-Echezeaux, Pouilly-Fuissé, etc.).

Visionary, this family has championed respect for the terroir and the environment since 1957, both in vineyard practices and in winemaking.

The wine

This Clos des Mouches from Joseph Drouhin is a Beaune wine made from grapes grown on a 6.82-hectare plot located at the far south of the appellation. This lieu-dit, neighboring Pommard, owes its name to the old beehives that housed bees then called “honey flies.” In the 1920s, Maurice Drouhin progressively acquired this vineyard composed of 41 plots formerly shared among eight owners.

The vines, about 45 years old on average, are rooted in clay-limestone soils, with stony earth in the upper part and marl-limestone rock at the heart of the clos. Planted equally to red and white, this parcel—farmed organically since 1990 and subsequently biodynamically—gives rise to some of the estate’s most emblematic cuvées.

Winemaking and aging

Hand harvest in perforated crates with rigorous sorting. 20% to 50% whole clusters, followed by 2 to 3 weeks of fermentation and maceration in small open vats, with punch-downs and pump-overs, using indigenous yeasts. Aging in oak barrels, 25% new, for 14 to 18 months.

Grape variety

Pinot Noir (100%)